William Berkeley

Summary

William Berkeley is a human^[1]. Born in Middlesex^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1605^[3]. He passed away in Mayfair^[4]. He died on July 9, 1677^[5]. He worked as a civil servant^[6], governor^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,632 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William Berkeley was born in Middlesex^[2].
• William Berkeley died in Mayfair^[4].
• William Berkeley was born on January 1, 1605^[3].
• William Berkeley died on July 9, 1677^[5].
• William Berkeley is buried at St Mary's Church, Twickenham^[10].
• William Berkeley's father was Maurice Berkeley^[11].
• William Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Killigrew^[12].
• William Berkeley was married to Frances Culpeper^[13].
• William Berkeley held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[14].
• William Berkeley worked as a civil servant^[6].
• William Berkeley worked as a governor^[7].
• William Berkeley worked as a politician^[8].
• William Berkeley held the position of colonial governor of Virginia^[15].
• William Berkeley held the position of colonial governor of Virginia^[16].
• William Berkeley was educated at St Edmund Hall^[17].
• William Berkeley received the Knight Bachelor^[18].
• William Berkeley was a member of Middle Temple^[19].
• William Berkeley is recorded as male^[20].
• William Berkeley's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• William Berkeley's Commons category is recorded as William Berkeley (governor)^[22].
• William Berkeley's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[23].
• William Berkeley earned the academic degree of Master of Arts^[24].
• William Berkeley was part of the conflict English Civil War^[25].
• William Berkeley's family name is recorded as Berkeley^[26].
• William Berkeley's given name is recorded as William^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Middlesex^[2], William Berkeley… he was born on January 1, 1605^[3]. His father was Maurice Berkeley^[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Killigrew^[12].

Education

William Berkeley's education included a stint at St Edmund Hall^[17]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Arts^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant^[6], governor^[7], and politician^[8]. Positions held include colonial governor of Virginia^[15].

Recognition

William Berkeley received the Knight Bachelor^[18].

Personal Life

Among William Berkeley's spouses was Frances Culpeper^[13].

Death and Burial

William Berkeley died on July 9, 1677^[5]. He died in Mayfair^[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Twickenham^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Berkeley include Berkeley County^[28], a county of South Carolina^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 1882^[31].

Why It Matters

William Berkeley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,632 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

Entities named for him include Berkeley County^[28], a county of South Carolina^[29], in United States^[30], founded in 1882^[31].

FAQs

Where was William Berkeley born?

William Berkeley's place of birth was Middlesex^[2].

Where did William Berkeley die?

William Berkeley died in Mayfair^[4].

Who were William Berkeley's parents?

William Berkeley's father was Maurice Berkeley^[11]. William Berkeley's mother was Elizabeth Killigrew^[12].

Who was William Berkeley married to?

William Berkeley's spouses include Frances Culpeper^[13].

What did William Berkeley do for work?

William Berkeley worked as civil servant^[6], governor^[7], and politician^[8].

Where did William Berkeley go to school?

William Berkeley was educated at St Edmund Hall^[17].

What awards did William Berkeley receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[18].